The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost July 29-30, 2018

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1 Missouri Synod The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost July 29-30, 2018 Rev. Jeremiah Johnson and Rev. Kyle Krueger Missions Pastor: Rev. John Fehrmann Visitations Pastor: Rev. Dean Weibel Church Office:

2 Welcome all in the name of Jesus, especially those who are worshiping for the first time with us. Please sign our guest book (make sure to indicate if you would like the Pastor to visit) and accept our invitation to worship with us again. Who should commune at the Altar of Glory of Christ Lutheran Church? According to the Scriptures and the Confessional statements of the church only those should commune who have been examined and absolved by the pastor. If you wish to commune at Glory of Christ for the first time, please talk to the Pastor before doing so. Holy Communion is the most intimate expression of Christian fellowship and it is important to the members of Glory of Christ Lutheran Church that all who commune have a common understanding and commitment to the Gospel teachings of the Bible. Following along with the Service: At Glory of Christ the pastor typically makes announcements after the service. So the service just starts at the appropriate time without a specific welcome. (The welcome actually occurs in the service itself when the pastor says, The Lord be with you and the congregation responds.) To follow the service, you should turn to the page indicated at the top of your bulletin insert. This week the page is 184. Usually we simply work through the service interrupting the process for the singing of hymns, certain prayers and the scripture readings. The prayers are usually printed in the service folder as are the Scripture readings. Hymns are found in the latter half of the Service book. If you are having trouble following the service you can ask someone nearby and they will help you. You can also comfort yourself with the knowledge that almost everyone has a little trouble following the service the first time through. It gets easier. The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Worship Notes The Third Article Everlasting Life On the Last Day He will raise me and all the dead and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ. Everything dies. Ferns, squirrels, grandmothers, redwood trees, and plankton. There is nothing that escapes the law of entropy: everything heads towards disorder, towards chaos. And for living things, chaos means death. Yet Jesus makes a promise that goes against all of our experience. Whoever lives and believes in me will never die. (John 11:26) In Jesus, the one unbreakable rule of existence will be broken. One of the two most certain things in this life death and taxes is not certain at all. But this should not be as shocking as it first seems. We were not always set on the inevitable road towards the grave. Eternal life was the original design. Adam and Eve weren't made to die, they were made to live. It was only the imposition of sin that threw the whole design out of whack. But when Jesus promises us us that we who believe in Him will never die, He is simply restoring our lives to the way they should have been. Life was always supposed to have been eternal, lived forever in the presence of God. And now Jesus is simply promising to set it back the way it should be.

3 Divine Service, Setting Three (page 184) July 29-30, 2018 OPENING HYMN #672 Jerusalem the Golden INVOCATION page 184 CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION page 184 INTROIT Ps. 116:1 4, 8; antiphon: Ps. 116:15 CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION SERVICE OF THE WORD Precious in the sight of the LORD* is the death of his saints. I love the LORD, because he has heard* my voice and my pleas for mercy. Because he inclined his ear to me,* therefore I will call on him as long as I live. The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me;* I suffered distress and anguish. Then I called on the name of the LORD:* "O LORD, I pray, deliv- er my soul!" For you have delivered my soul from death,* my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling. Glory be to the Father and to the Son* and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the be- ginning,* is now, and will be forever. Amen. Precious in the sight of the LORD* is the death of his saints. KYRIE page 186 GLORIA page 187

4 SALUTATION page 189 COLLECT Almighty God, by Your great goodness mercifully look upon Your people that we may be governed and preserved evermore in body and soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen. OLD TESTAMENT READING Ezekiel 37: The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out in the Spirit of the LORD and set me down in the middle of the valley; it was full of bones. 2 And he led me around among them, and behold, there were very many on the surface of the valley, and behold, they were very dry. 3 And he said to me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord GOD, you know. 4 Then he said to me, Prophesy over these bones, and say to them, O dry bones, hear the word of the LORD. 5 Thus says the Lord GOD to these bones: Behold, I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live. 6 And I will lay sinews upon you, and will cause flesh to come upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and you shall live, and you shall know that I am the LORD. 7 So I prophesied as I was commanded. And as I prophesied, there was a sound, and behold, a rattling, and the bones came together, bone to its bone. 8 And I looked, and behold, there were sinews on them, and flesh had come upon them, and skin had covered them. But there was no breath in them. 9 Then he said to me, Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and say to the breath, Thus says the Lord GOD: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe on these slain, that they may live. 10 So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived and stood on their feet, an exceedingly great army. 11 Then he said to me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. Behold, they say, Our bones are dried up, and our hope is lost; we are clean cut off. 12 Therefore prophesy, and say to them, Thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I will open your graves and raise you from your graves, O my people. And I will bring you into the land of Israel. 13 And you shall know that I am the LORD, when I open your graves, and raise you from your graves, O my people. 14 And I will put my Spirit within you, and you shall live, and I will place you in your own land. Then you shall know that I am the LORD; I have spoken, and I will do it, declares the LORD. A C This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

5 GRADUAL - Acts 2:17b; Rom. 10:10 [O come, let us fix our eyes on] Jesus,* the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despis- ing the shame,* and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. EPISTLE Romans 8: There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. 3 For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, 4 in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. 6 To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. 7 For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God s law; indeed, it cannot. 8 Those who are in the flesh cannot please God. 9 You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. 10 But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11 If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you. A C This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. ALLELUIA and VERSE page 190

6 HOLY GOSPEL John 11:17-27, P C The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the eleventh chapter. Glory be to Thee, O Lord. 17 When Jesus came, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. 18 Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles off, 19 and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them concerning their brother. 20 So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him, but Mary remained seated in the house. 21 Martha said to Jesus, Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. 22 But even now I know that whatever you ask from God, God will give you. 23 Jesus said to her, Your brother will rise again. 24 Martha said to him, I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day. 25 Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, 26 and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this? 27 She said to him, Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who is coming into the world. 38 Then Jesus, deeply moved again, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone lay against it. 39 Jesus said, Take away the stone. Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, Lord, by this time there will be an odor, for he has been dead four days. 40 Jesus said to her, Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God? 41 So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 I knew that you always hear me, but I said this on account of the people standing around, that they may believe that you sent me. 43 When he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice, Lazarus, come out. 44 The man who had died came out, his hands and feet bound with linen strips, and his face wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, Unbind him, and let him go. 45 Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what he did, believed in him, 46 but some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. 47 So the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered the Council and said, What are we to do? For this man performs many signs. 48 If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation. 49 But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, You know nothing at all. 50 Nor do you understand that it is better for you that one man should die for the people, not that the whole nation should perish. 51 He did not say this of his own accord, but being high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation, 52 and not for the nation only, but also to gather into one the children of God who are scattered abroad. 53 So from that day on they made plans to put him to death. P C This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

7 APOSTLES CREED THE THIRD ARTICLE - Everlasting Life What is the Third Article? I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. What does this mean? I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. In the same way He calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian Church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. In this Christian Church He daily and richly forgives all my sins and the sins of all believers. On the Last Day He will raise me and all the dead and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ. This is most certainly true. SERMON HYMN #953 We All Believe in One True God SERMON Public Reception of New Members OFFERTORY page 192 OFFERING Jerusalem, My Happy Home Small Group PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

8 SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT PREFACE - page 194 SANCTUS page 195 LORD S PRAYER page 196 THE WORDS OF OUR LORD page 197 PAX DOMINI page 197 AGNUS DEI page 198 The Distribution Hymns: Hymn #677 For All the Saints Hymn #618 I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table Hymn #718 Jesus, Lead Thou On Individual Prayer for after Communion: (It is suggested that you pray this in your pew after returning from the altar.) Lord, it is true that I am not worthy that you should come under my roof. Yet I am in need and desire your help and grace. So I come with no other plea except that I have heard the gracious invitation to come to your altar. I am unworthy, but you have assured me I shall have forgiveness of all sins through your body and blood which I eat and drink in this sacrament. Amen, dear Lord; your word is true. I do not doubt it. Let happen to me whatever you say. Amen. NUNC DIMITTIS page 199 THANKSGIVING page 200 SALUTATION and BENEDICAMUS page 201 BENEDICTION page 202 CLOSING HYMN #510 A Multitude Comes from the East and the West

9 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Dawson Abel & Enya Maabley Todd & Erin Klemz Paul, Julie and Ali Eickhoff WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS Altar Flower Chart: The cost of the Altar flowers is $40 per Sunday and you will be able to take your flowers home with you after the service in a box located now in the kitchen on the shelf above the triple sink. To have your payment for flowers applied correctly, please use one of the Designated Offering envelopes found in your box of envelopes or label the outside of one of your regular envelopes with the words Altar flowers. If you take the black liners home, please be sure to bring them back to church by the following Wednesday. Janice Hartness is our flower coordinator. If you have any special requests, please contact her at by the Wednesday prior. Please see the schedule below through August: August 5 th Ryan Koosman & Cadie Meyer August 12 th Jeremy & Jill Eickhoff August 19 th David & Louise Werts August 26 th Rev John and Carol Fehrmann The Gangestad, Johnson and Lane Families gave Altar flowers today in loving memory of Joel Johnson. Sunday Schedule: Divine Service 9:00 AM; followed by Bible Class at 10:30. Monday Evening Divine Service 7:00 PM Wednesday morning Prayer Service and Bible Study Morning Prayer service begins at 9:15 am, followed by Bible Study at 10:00 am. In Need of a Walker? Please see Chuck Scharlau if you need a walker as he has an extra one! Thank You,

10 Northwest Suburban Circuit Congregation Prayers Each week we will be praying for a congregation in the circuit and for others who have or have had a connection with them. This week, we are asking for prayers for St. John Ev. Lutheran, Corcoran, and school, and Pastor Matthew Moss and Pastor Matthew Johnson. Everyone Welcome! Pastor Johnson and Pastor Krueger are doing monthly Chapel Services at Cherrywood Pointe in Plymouth (Where Arta Walter now lives) Old Rockford Rd, Plymouth, MN The next one will be on Monday August 6 th at 11:30 am. Please feel free to attend this service. ONLY THREE WEEKS LEFT and you don t want to miss out! The Glory of Christ Golf Event is Saturday, August 18 at Shamrock Golf Course. Sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Everyone welcome. If you have signed up, please make your check for greens fees payable to Glory of Christ and write golf in the memo. Green fees are $23 per golfer for 9 holes. You may pay at the course for a cart ($8/person). Questions? See Mike Miller or Naomi Teske. Mom's Group Playgroups in the Park are back for the summer! Every Wednesday (weather permitting), beginning at 10 am, we'll rotate to different parks to bring our kids to play and have some much-needed mom social time. Please remember that these events are "nut-free" to keep them safe for several who have nut allergies. Here's where we'll meet: August 1- Heather Ponds August 8- Gleason Lake Playfields/Playground August 15- Baker Park August 22nd-Greenwood Elementary Questions--Please ask Susan Johnson-- sjhoelz@gmail.com, Women of Glory of Christ--looking for your own "night away?" Didn't get the Mother's Day gift you were hoping for?! Look no more! Paint and Pinot is back at Glory of Christ on Thursday, August 23rd beginning at 6:30 pm. This is a fun event where we serve appetizers, drink wine, and learn how to paint from our very own Vicki Garding. This time, she'll be leading us in painting fall scenes. We still have 21 slots left for this event. Tickets are $65 and include all food/drinks and supplies. ALL ticket sales go directly towards MissionsFest and the great missions we support. Please sign up in the office with Brenda if you'd like a ticket. If you have further questions, see Vicki Garding, Shannon Lindh, or Susan Johnson

11 GoC Red Cross Blood drive: Glory of Christ is once again hosting a Red Cross Blood drive on Monday August 13 th from 1:00-7:00 pm. Sign up information is on the table in the Narthex. Thank You! Primary Election Day: FYI - Glory of Christ will be a Precinct 6 Primary Election location on Tuesday August 14 th Glory of Christ Men s Retreat: The Men s Retreat has been set for September 14 th -16 th. It will be at the same location on the Whitefish Chain of Lakes in Crosslake, MN. The retreat last year was a big success and we are continuing the tradition. Please sign up on the signup sheet in the Narthex. When you sign up, please indicate the day and time you plan to arrive. If you have any questions about the event please ask one of the Elders If you attended last year, recruit others who missed out on this great fellowship event! Dean and Susie Nadasdy cordially invite you to attend a Service of Farewell and Thanksgiving as Dean retires from fulltime pastoral ministry. The service will be held on Sunday, August 19, 4:00P, at Woodbury Lutheran Church, Valley Creek Campus, 7380 Afton Road, Woodbury, MN Light refreshments will follow the service. Please send letters and cards to Debra Connolly at debra.connolly@mnsdistrict.org or at Debra Connolly, Minnesota South District, Grand Avenue South, Burnsville, MN Perspectives: Mental Health This is a FREE presentation to be held here, at Glory of Christ, on Sunday, September 30 th from 12:30-3:30. The presenter is Dr. Stephen Saunders, a professor of Psychology at Marquette University in Milwaukee WI and author of the two-volume book, A Christian Understanding of Mental Illness. All materials provided and light refreshments will be served. To register, you will find forms in the Narthex, or you can register on the church s website: Gloryofchrist.org/events. Please see the insert in today s bulletin for more information as well, or ask Pastor Krueger. Prayer List: As a reminder, if you have a friend or loved one that you ask to be on the prayer list, their name will remain for one month and then removed, unless otherwise notified. Thank You! Remember in our Prayers: Sean Breininger, Arta Walter, Lee Hart, Velva Kosel, CLEF, Lutheran Synod of Mexico, Zachary Hoffman (friend of Russ and Eunice McBroom), Allen Yount, Aaron Klein (Nephew of Cheryl McCreary), Connie Klein (Sister of Cheryl McCreary), Erik Bunger (nephew of Carla Claussen), Pauline Hemingway, Janel Koosman, Zelda Malo, Jack Hammang (Friend of Becky and Kelly Lane) and John Mundt (Friend of Becky & Kelly Lane).

12 Serving This Sunday: Coffee Servers: Sandi Edenborg & Leslee Cady Acolyte: William Rolf Elders: Andy Madson & Curt Woolfolk Ushers: Jerry Malo & Brian Malo Tech Duty: Josh Christian Altar Guild: Mary Swanson & Brenda Richards Offering Counters: David & Naomi Teske Bread Baker: Gayle Barnaby Bread Deliverer: Lori Beck Serving Sunday (August 5, 2018): Coffee Servers: Mike & Stephanie Johnson Acolyte:??? Elders: Roger Hargreaves & Paul Koosman Ushers: Leonard Albers & Tim Beach Tech Duty: Travis Dorweiler Altar Guild: Jill Larson & Gayle McGriff Offering Counters: Barbie Gruenhagen & Mike Miller Bread Baker: Emily Merkle Bread Deliverer: Janet Preus Last Week s Attendance: Sunday: 235 Monday: 15 Total: 250 Bible Class: Wed/Sun NA/49 Sunday School: 24